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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2018
Senate passes over School Choice Bill on deadline day, bringing eminent death
Senator Gray Tollison chose not to pick up SB 2623 on deadline day, which could mean it will die without any action being taken to put it into law. This is what Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves had to say on killing the the ESA School Choice bill: “Over the past seven years, Mississippi has made…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2018
Home of Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers getting bipartisan push to be a national monument
In January, Congressman Bennie Thompson submitted a House Resolution for the Medgar Evers National Monument Act. This resolution, HR 4895, would establish the home of Medgar Evers as a national monument. However, this is not the first time a monument has been suggested for monument status. In one article it cited that U.S. Interior Secretary…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 8, 2018
House gun bill debate leads one lawmaker to wave (unloaded) gun on the floor
One Representative in the House took making his point to a whole new level when he waved a gun and his enhanced carry permit in-front of lawmakers on the House floor. Rep. Charles Young was debating HB 1083 when he brandished a handgun on the floor. Young was fighting against the bill that would allow…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 8, 2018
Congressman Palazzo Returns from Kosovo, visits Mississippi National Guardsmen
Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4) released the following statement after returning from a Congressional trip to Kosovo. “I appreciate the opportunity to visit with the Prime Minister and the American troops who are defending the safety and security of Kosovo’s progressive political process,” Palazzo said. “Following Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia ten years ago, threats…
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Magnolia Tribune
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February 8, 2018
YP Daily Roundup 2/8/17
VICKSBURG POST – Is Flaggs seeking Lt. Gov. post? Speculation that Flaggs may run seemed to pickup Tuesday, after the mayor emailed a copy of a Clarion Ledger story about the lack of potential Democratic candidates for state offices to the media. The article, which was based on a poll by the online Mississippi political…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Should EMT’s be allowed to transport a K-9 officer in the event of an injury? #billoftheday
A bill that went before the Senate today would allow for Emergency Medical Technicians to authorize for transport of police dogs who were injured in the line of duty. The decisions would be left up to the EMT’s to take the K-9 officer to a veterinary clinic, hospital emergency department or similar facility if there…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Public Service Commission, Entergy Mississippi, and C Spire team up to tackle rural “digital divide” challenge
Project will deploy over 300 route miles of fiber-based infrastructure in 15 counties across state Entergy and C Spire are teaming up on an $11 million fiber infrastructure project spanning over 300 miles in 15 Mississippi counties that will open the door for future delivery of a wide variety of next- generation broadband services to…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Senate passes legislation addressing opioid crisis
The state Senate today passed legislation to address the opioid crisis that impacts many Mississippians, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said. Both bills head to the House for consideration. “We’ve got to find ways to help law enforcement, the health care community, and, most importantly, Mississippi families fight the opioid crisis,” Lt. Gov. Reeves said. “As…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
HEARING: #SubOversight to Review Consolidation Trends in Health Care Sector
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) announced a hearing for Wednesday, February 14, at 10:15 a.m. in room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining the Impact of Health Care Consolidation.” #SubOversight will examine consolidation trends in the health care sector, the reasons behind…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
UPDATE: The Sexual Assault Response for Student Act passes in the House#msleg
UPDATE: The bill has passed the House overwhelmingly on Wednesday. It will now move to the Senate for debate. Previous: The numbers are rising when it comes to sexual assault on the campuses of colleges, junior colleges and universities. Three bills are sitting in the House that would create a concensus policy among all Mississippi…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
VIDEO: @SenatorWicker Sides With Farmers in Fight to End Emission Reporting Requirements
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today participated in a hearing to examine the impact of federal environmental regulations and policies on American farming and ranching communities. Wicker’s line of questioning focused primarily on burdens imposed on farmers by laws meant to address large-scale industrial…
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Sarah Ulmer
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February 7, 2018
Gang bill passes through Senate before Thursday deadline
SB 2868 was passed on a 35-17 vote on Wednesday. The bill aims at criminals and gangs that are within our communities and would give law enforcement and prosecutors the tools to apprehend the individuals targeting young people for gang activity. Senator John Horhn from Jackson spoke up quickly about the bill, and what he…
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Navy Secretary tells shipbuilders to “act like we’re at war.” What it means for Mississippi’s Ingalls shipyard is unclear
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Frank Corder
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December 12, 2025
Damage Control: Thompson says he misspoke when referring to attack on National Guardsmen as an “unfortunate accident”
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Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press
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December 12, 2025
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
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Meredith Biesinger
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December 12, 2025
Holly Jolly Oxford: A little slice of Stars Hollow in the Magnolia State
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Alistair Begg
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December 12, 2025
The purpose of the cross
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Richelle Putnam
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December 11, 2025
A holiday celebration fit for a King
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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